What we’re about
The NJ Drone User Group (part of The Drone Group) is all about getting together to Help and Learn about the technology behind building and flying a UAV* (or sUAS*) drone, as well as how to use it safely and sensibly for fun and commercial use. (please read the basic rules here: http://alturl.com/mmftw)
We fly most weekends, weather and TFRs permitting (Temporary Flight Restriction, such as when POTUS is in the area) at various locations.
I formed the NJ Drone User Group (NjDug.org) in 2o14 and hold Flying, Building, Training and Social events throughout NJ and adjacent States - I plan putting on Drone Expos and to build a new NJ racing league. If you'd like to sponsor and/or help with either, reach out to me.
Whether you're an expert or have only just begun, come and join the fun with our GREAT members. Bring the Family as we are a Kid friendly group...
* UAV = Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle and sUAS = small Uncrewed Aircraft System (less than 55lbs - under 87knots/100mph)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- The Drone Group onlineOnline Only, New Jersey, NJ
On our monthly online meetings, you connect from home (or your favorite spot) and watch the fun, talk to other members or guests, get news updates, see some videos from our database, show some of your own videos and photos (or send me a link to your favorite YouTube video and, 'if appropriate' 😉 I'll show it) and generally have a great time.....
Minimum of 4 Members (not including the Host) or it will be postponed...
I've scheduled this as a two hour event that you can join at any time as long as you have RSVPed to 'Attend' before the event starts (let me know if you're joining us late). We also keep going as long as there are interested active members online, which is often the case...
For security***** reasons, RSVP to Attend in the usual way and I'll send you full instructions by eMail on how you access from almost anywhere in the world using the app of your choice (see http://alturl.com/tfdiz) that you can download from http://Zoom.us
- if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you.
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Please donate towards the group running costs (fees are over $390* a year) by sending a donation to [email protected] on https://PayPal.com.. Thanks to several of you for your past donations...
* Meetup charges Organizers over $18 per month (it's not free like it is to members) and Zoom $15 per month
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***** We do it this way, to avoid getting destructive meeting crashers.
- if you haven't got the info message by 2 hours before the meeting, do not post a comment here. Send me a direct message or a TEXT and I'll resend it to you.
- Fly-In near the Verrazzano BridgeCalvert Vaux Park Greenway, Brooklyn, NY
We've been invited to fly at the Seaview Rotary Wing Club's field at the south western tip of Brooklyn and they have put on fantastic weather 🙃 for us.....
A large field, that also has great views of Coney Island Creek, the Yellow Submarine Island, and the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge across Gravesend Bay. Take a look at their Photo Album http://alturl.com/s22xk
FPV, Helicopters and planes okay... (Let me know if you'd like gates setup before Friday)....
Follow instructions in the "How to find Us" section, and look at the photos carefully....
Check our local Weather link http://alturl.com/ju4mg
Minimum of 3 Members or this Fly-In will be postponed.... Check back here BEFORE you head out to see if there has been any changes...
- Fly-In at the Dam CreekThe Dam Creek Park, Trenton, NJ
No, I'm not d#m swearing, it's a Creek with a Dam that really needs exploring and also a large open area to fly any size Drone, FPV or Plane....
Make sure to follow the TIP directions below.....
Check Nick's local Weather Station: http://alturl.com/3mypu but at time of posting, it looks nice flying weather...
TIP: If driving turnpike south, take exit 7A not exit 8 - as you need to be on route 130 north to get easy access... This way, there are less traffic lights and it puts you on the right side of the road for the entrance...
If you take exit 8, it'll put you southbound on route 130 and you'll have no access to the entrance, so you'd need to do a U turn someway down the road....Minimum 4 Member RSVP (not including Hosts or Guests) or the Fly-In will be postponed..
- Fly-In at EtraEtra Lake Park, East Windsor, NJ
Flying around this huge Park's trees, lake. and playing fields, all make for some great views, and there's a really large area field that gives us plenty of space to fly (see our white canopy in the center of picture above)....
FPV mini-quads and planes okay if either of the two fields are low on general public. We'll set up some gates for you to have some fun practicing, if you ask before the meeting date....
Check Nix local Weather Station: http://alturl.com/siyeo
A minimum of 3 members (not including the Host or Guests) or the event will be postponed - Always check back here before heading out to see if anything has changed..
